Automobile Discussion Thread

[Sushubh]

Auto sales fall 7.5% y-o-y in April, EV sales up 30% - Car News | The Financial Express

 

[Jonas]

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Volkswagen Golf GTI Prices to be Announced on 26 May

 

[Sushubh]

Tata Motors Elevates Driver Comfort, Launches Air Conditioned Cabins and Cowls across its Truck Range – Tata Motors

Sets new benchmarks with smart upgrades designed to improve real-world performance Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, announces the launch of factory-fitted air conditioning systems across its entire truck range.

www.tatamotors.com

Iirc it was made mandatory by government so they are kind of forced to do this?

 

[Jonas]

It’s easy to mandate ACs in commercial vehicles. But when the fuel bill goes up, it’s the dihadi mazdur who pays the price. Think they’ll actually turn it on?

 

[Sushubh]

Transport ministry approves mandatory ABS and two helmets for all new two-wheelers

In a major step to improve road safety, the government will make ABS mandatory for all new two-wheelers. Buyers will also get two helmets with every new bike or scooter starting January 2026.

www.indiatoday.in

 

[Sushubh]

Delhi: Old Vehicle Ban To Rev Up Rs 4.5 Lakh Crore Windfall, But At What Cost?

The ban could lead to the replacement of 1.8 million old cars in the National Capital Region (NCR), including Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad.

www.news18.com

 

[Sushubh]

India mulls easing fuel efficiency norms for small cars sought by Suzuki, sources say | Reuters

 

[Sushubh]

Xiaomi started taking orders for all three models on Thursday night, with orders hitting 200,000 in 3 minutes after the sale started at 10 p.m.

 

[Sushubh]

Anti-lock braking system now mandatory for all two-wheelers manufactured after Jan 2026

Government mandates anti-lock braking system for all new two-wheelers to reduce accidents and enhance rider safety.

www.thehindu.com

 

[Jonas]

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Yeah, one small plastic component will break, and you will have to get a whole new car.